About Us

We create unique projects and products across all media platforms, empowering companies, networks, influencers, and entrepreneurs to elevate conversations and build impactful brands.

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Founded in 2011 by Kara Kurcz, Motiv8 Media is built on authentic storytelling and a strong point of view.Our work spans live shows, documentaries, hidden camera content, digital series, podcasts, and branded content. We develop content across entertainment, education, and brand messaging using stories that connect and make an impact. Our work has supported real-world outcomes, including helping recover missing children, capturing fugitives, and aiding medical diagnoses.

At Motiv8 Media, we have unprecedented access to government and law enforcement agencies and institutions. We are dedicated to unmasking the human condition, which has positioned us as industry leaders in true crime and medical investigation and made us a trusted partner to entrepreneurs. Our approach to corporate campaigns and educational videos has enabled us to disrupt traditional narratives. Our podcasts create meaningful conversations, fearlessly tackling discussions that others avoid and exploring the darker side of life to shine a light.

We collaborate with clients on all their goals, creating a 360-degree approach. Including full-service production for TV and film, social media, podcast management, website design, and internal corporate communication strategy.

Our A.U.T.H.E.N.T.I.C. Values

  • Group of women sitting on a sofa, engaging in conversation, with some women smiling and shaking hands, in a studio setting with colorful background.

    Approachable

    Every voice has a tale to tell.

  • Two people in a room with a green wall, standing near a table filled with toys and game boxes, engaged in conversation. The setting appears to be a toy or game store, with a sign that reads 'Wham-O Toy Company' in the foreground.

    Unafraid

    Braving the unknown, we ask the tough questions.

  • A man in a red shirt stands in front of a large screen with images and graphics, as a professional video camera captures him from the side inside a studio.

    Truth-Seekers

    Our questions reveal a deeper understanding.

  • Two women engaged in a scene; one woman is wearing headphones and holding a piece of raw meat with a pained expression, while the other woman in glasses and a scarf appears to be administering an injection.

    Humor

    Laughter is always the best medicine.

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    Effective Storytelling

    Decades of experience in all mediums of entertainment.

  • Three people filming a woman walking away on a gravel road in a rural area with open fields and power lines.

    Nimble

    We deliver excellence in projects of all sizes.

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    Trustworthy

    Our clients can rely on us to execute their vision.

  • An old, weathered barn with an American flag hanging on the front, surrounded by a dry field and a few trees, under a partly cloudy sky.

    Intuition

    Every investigation starts with your gut.

  • A woman with long red hair serving customers at a yellow food truck while three customers, two women and one man, stand in front of it. One woman is wearing a blue and white striped shirt, another has her hair in a bun with glasses, and the man has curly hair and is wearing a dark shirt.

    Connection

    Creating access, we bring customers & audiences together.

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Purpose: We ignite conversations, even about taboo topics, to inspire action and broaden perspectives.

Mission: To tell stories that tap into real emotions, deepening the connection between the audience and consumer.  To investigate and uncover insights others miss or ignore. To collaborate with corporations, networks, studios, content creators and entrepreneurs, creating elevated and tailored content across all platforms. 

Vision: To be an industry leader in entertainment, education, and entrepreneurship by unlocking access to unique worlds and perspectives, fearlessly uncovering challenges, and providing practical solutions.